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2012 RAM 1500 Express
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$10,499
Est. $142/mo
$1,842 Below market
RMV: $12,341
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $10,999 (10 Sep 2024)
Mileage 137,815 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
107 Days in market
SILVER
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
AMA Auto Sales LLC
Ringwood, NJ
4.0
(Based 86 Review)
(973) 90*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$9,900
Est. $134/mo
$2,012 Below market
RMV: $11,912
Mileage 121,843 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 4 Owner
15 Days in market
WHITE
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Advantage Auto Group Inc
Daytona Beach, FL
3.0
(Based 15 Review)
(386) 25*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$9,999
Est. $135/mo
$2,035 Below market
RMV: $12,034
Mileage 138,427 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
123 Days in market
BLUE
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Full Throttle Powersports
CT,  0
4.0
(Based 165 Review)
(860) 735*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$15,000
Est. $203/mo
$2,249 Below market
RMV: $17,249
Price Drop, $2,000
Earlier Price: $17,000 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 66,550 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
4 Days in market
GRAY
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Hawthorne Chevrolet
Hawthorne, NJ
4.0
(Based 1592 Review)
(973) 42*****
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2011 RAM 1500 User Reviews


2.5

Overall Rating

(1 reviews)

If you don’t need money purchase this truck

Sharin Richardson Feb 14, 2024

2.5

4 out of 10 I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle. If you enjoy money in your pocket at it’s a choice. For the long run it will be expensive. I have had two transmissions out in it and other issues that shouldn’t have to vehicle unless an i...Read More


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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$13,500
Est. $183/mo
$2,594 Below market
RMV: $16,094
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $14,000 (17 Nov 2024)
Mileage 84,176 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
18 Days in market
RED
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Heritage Ford
Corydon, IN
4.0
(Based 405 Review)
(812) 73*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$8,995
Est. $122/mo
$2,263 Below market
RMV: $11,258
Price Drop, $505
Earlier Price: $9,500 (25 Sep 2024)
Mileage 165,911 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
83 Days in market
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Top Gear Auto LLC
Orlando, FL
(321) 43*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$9,995
Est. $135/mo
$1,693 Below market
RMV: $11,688
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $10,995 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 155,681 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
65 Days in market
BLUE
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
California Auto Deals
Sacramento, CA
4.0
(Based 51 Review)
(916) 99*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$11,995
Est. $162/mo
$1,978 Below market
RMV: $13,973
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $12,995 (19 Nov 2024)
Mileage 110,124 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
13 Days in market
SILVER
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Payless Car Sales Inc
Blue Island, IL
4.0
(Based 21 Review)
(708) 38*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$11,277
Est. $153/mo
$1,706 Below market
RMV: $12,983
Price Drop, $500
Earlier Price: $11,777 (11 Nov 2024)
Mileage 124,591 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Accident, 2 Owner
41 Days in market
SILVER
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Albemarle Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM
Albemarle, NC
4.0
(Based 785 Review)
(980) 73*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$11,988
Est. $162/mo
$2,056 Below market
RMV: $14,044
Price Drop, $1,003
Earlier Price: $12,991 (3 Nov 2024)
Mileage 135,127 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
26 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Springhill Toyota
Mobile, AL
4.0
(Based 1097 Review)
(251) 45*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$11,499
Est. $156/mo
$2,211 Below market
RMV: $13,710
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $12,499 (29 Sep 2024)
Mileage 129,619 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 5 Owner
86 Days in market
RED
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
QLD Auto Inc.
Tampa, FL
4.0
(Based 249 Review)
(813) 37*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$10,000
Est. $135/mo
$1,088 Below market
RMV: $11,088
Mileage 168,165 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
3 Days in market
BLUE
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Lenoir City Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Lenoir City, TN
4.0
(Based 2127 Review)
(865) 39*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$14,999
Est. $203/mo
$1,193 Below market
RMV: $16,192
Price Drop, $1,000
Earlier Price: $15,999 (15 Nov 2024)
Mileage 113,289 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
77 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Ace Auto Sales
Anchorage, AK
4.0
(Based 117 Review)
(888) 299*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$11,988
Est. $162/mo
$1,649 Below market
RMV: $13,637
Price Drop, $1,007
Earlier Price: $12,995 (5 Nov 2024)
Mileage 115,180 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
62 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Anchor Auto
Raleigh, NC
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$12,450
Est. $169/mo
$1,676 Below market
RMV: $14,126
Mileage 125,926 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
25 Days in market
ORANGE
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
HomeTown Auto Exchange
Salem, WI
4.0
(Based 39 Review)
(262) 58*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$15,600
Est. $211/mo
$1,404 Below market
RMV: $17,004
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $15,800 (12 Oct 2024)
Mileage 83,460 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
103 Days in market
GRAY
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Auto City STL
St Charles, MO
4.0
(Based 169 Review)
(636) 94*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.5 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$8,992
Est. $122/mo
$1,772 Below market
RMV: $10,764
Mileage 159,253 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 1 Owner
11 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
AutoNation Buick GMC Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
4.0
(Based 659 Review)
(361) 24*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$15,900
Est. $215/mo
$1,123 Below market
RMV: $17,023
Mileage 56,055 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
21 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Prestige Auto Sales
Ocala, FL
4.0
(Based 932 Review)
(352) 69*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 2dr Regular Cab 5.6 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$14,787
Est. $200/mo
$615 Below market
RMV: $15,402
Price Drop, $1,143
Earlier Price: $15,930 (13 Nov 2024)
Mileage 77,111 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
17 Days in market
RED
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Bob Howard Chevrolet
Oklahoma City, OK
4.0
(Based 4028 Review)
(405) 74*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$10,990
Est. $149/mo
$2,250 Below market
RMV: $13,240
Price Drop, $1,490
Earlier Price: $12,480 (18 Nov 2024)
Mileage 136,788 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
3 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Quakertown Mitsubishi
Quakertown, PA
3.0
(Based 386 Review)
(215) 53*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$13,007
Est. $176/mo
$636 Below market
RMV: $13,643
Price Drop, $817
Earlier Price: $13,824 (16 Nov 2024)
Mileage 134,081 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Accident, 1 Owner
17 Days in market
YELLOW
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Mounce Automotive
El Paso, IL
4.0
(Based 122 Review)
(309) 52*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$13,995
Est. $190/mo
$1,117 Below market
RMV: $15,112
Mileage 108,068 mi.
Home Delivery
4 Owner
35 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Just Auto & Leasing
Knoxville, TN
4.0
(Based 181 Review)
(865) 21*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$8,500
Est. $115/mo
$1,006 Below market
RMV: $9,506
Mileage 196,216 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
62 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
ATT MOTORS LLC
MA,  0
4.0
(Based 21 Review)
(508) 440*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$12,000
Est. $162/mo
$1,434 Below market
RMV: $13,434
Mileage 136,566 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Accident, 3 Owner
186 Days in market
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Risen Auto
Rome, NY
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About 2011 RAM 1500


3.7

Overall Rating

The RAM 1500 is a much-revered pickup truck and has managed to climb to a higher position in the segment with its excellent performance, comfort, and appeal. The truck remains unchanged for the 2011 model year.

The RAM 1500 is one of the most sought-after pick-up trucks and has been on sale for a while now. It comes with three engine options – a 3.7 L 6 cylinder and two 8 cylinders – a 4.7 L and a 5.7 L. It is available in a wide variety of configurations, which include both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Features provided are rather basic, but even then, a welcome addition in utilitarian vehicles. It also has good reliability ratings and competes against the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

We recommend buying the SLT trim which starts at $32,165 for the Crew Cab due to its value for money aspects. It features superior technology like Satellite Radio Service, cruise control, as well as interior features like reading lights for not much over the base level ST trim level. The 3.7L base engine in the ST is also a bit underwhelming and not everyone needs the 5.7L engine found in trim levels Sport and upward. Hence the SLT is also in pretty high demand these days. One can then choose whether they want a long bed or short-bed version of the same as well as the option of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$11,375
Est. $154/mo
$1,149 Below market
RMV: $12,524
Mileage 147,207 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
22 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Doug Smith Chevrolet
Spanish Fork, UT
4.0
(Based 1266 Review)
(801) 42*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$9,967
Est. $135/mo
$819 Below market
RMV: $10,786
Price Drop, $1,609
Earlier Price: $11,576 (22 Oct 2024)
Mileage 190,587 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
113 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Magnolia Max Auto Sales LLC
Magnolia, TX
4.0
(Based 31 Review)
(832) 86*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$15,295
Est. $207/mo
$631 Below market
RMV: $15,926
Price Drop, $300
Earlier Price: $15,595 (10 Oct 2024)
Mileage 107,218 mi.
Home Delivery
3 Owner
90 Days in market
WHITE
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Automan Empire
Fredericksburg, VA
4.0
(Based 237 Review)
(540) 503*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.6 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 6A)

$8,790
Est. $119/mo
$1,064 Below market
RMV: $9,854
Price Drop, $200
Earlier Price: $8,990 (5 Nov 2024)
Mileage 190,149 mi.
Home Delivery
6 Owner
144 Days in market
WHITE
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Kruse Ford Lincoln
Marshall, MN
4.0
(Based 385 Review)
(507) 53*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Quad Cab 6.3 ft. SB 4WD (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$12,350
Est. $167/mo
$927 Below market
RMV: $13,277
Mileage 142,280 mi.
Home Delivery
2 Owner
111 Days in market
BLACK
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Stone's Hyundai
Pocatello, ID
4.0
(Based 522 Review)
(208) 41*****
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2012 RAM 1500 Express

Express 4dr Crew Cab 5.5 ft. SB (5.7L 8cyl 390 hp 6A)

$11,985
Est. $162/mo
$735 Below market
RMV: $12,720
Mileage 158,071 mi.
Home Delivery
1 Owner
6 Days in market
SILVER
Pickup Truck
V8
Automatic
Kernersville Chrysler Dodge
Kernersville, NC
4.0
(Based 4632 Review)
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2011 RAM 1500 User Reviews

Overall Rating: 2.5 (1 Reviews)

SR

Sharin Richardson

2011 RAM 1500

2.5

Posted On: February 14, 2024

If you don’t need money purchase this truck

Pros

I can drive it, It would be great if I could pay it off

Cons

Too expensive, Not made to last made to sell


4 out of 10 I would not recommend purchasing this vehicle. If you enjoy money in your pocket at it’s a choice. For the long run it will be expensive. I have had two transmissions out in it and other issues that shouldn’t have to vehicle unless an idiot assembled it with their eyes closed.

2011 RAM 1500 Review


Pros

  • Excellent powertrains
  • Good towing capacity
  • Decent fuel economy

Cons

  • Pretty basic features
  • A handful to drive

The RAM 1500 is a much-revered pickup truck and has managed to climb to a higher position in the segment with its excellent performance, comfort, and appeal. The truck remains unchanged for the 2011 model year.

Overview


The RAM 1500 is one of the most sought-after pick-up trucks and has been on sale for a while now. It comes with three engine options – a 3.7 L 6 cylinder and two 8 cylinders – a 4.7 L and a 5.7 L. It is available in a wide variety of configurations, which include both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. Features provided are rather basic, but even then, a welcome addition in utilitarian vehicles. It also has good reliability ratings and competes against the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500.

Pricing and Features
7.0/10


The 2011 RAM 1500 is available in five different trims; SLT, ST, Sport, Laramie, and Laramie Longhorn Edition. This again is split into three powertrains - a 3.7 L V6, a 4.7 L V8, and a 5.7 L V8. There are RWD and 4WD versions as well as short-bed and long-bed versions. The Laramie trims get features like a 10-way adjustable power driver seat, split-folding rear seatback, 20” wheels, and so on. The base ST Crew Cab is priced at $29,585 while the top-end Laramie Crew Cab 4WD trim is available for $45,810.

Trims

ST

SLT

Sport

Laramie

Laramie Longhorn

MSRP (RWD)

$29,585

$32,165

$36,630

$37,225

$42,665

MSRP (AWD)

$32,805

$35,385

$39,850

$42,160

$45,810

Key Features

AM/FM Stereo

Adds or replaces features of “ST”

Adds or replaces features of “SLT”

Adds or replaces features of “Sport”

Adds or replaces features of “Laramie”

 

6 Speakers

Satellite Radio

Video Monitor

Dual-Zone climate control

Front and rear door pockets

 

Front Air conditioning

Cruise Control

DVD Player

Adjustable pedals

Backup camera

 

Power steering

Rear Floor mats

Leather steering wheel

Heated steering wheel

MOPAR Flo TV

 

Power mirrors

Remote power door locks

Universal remote transmitter

Monotone paint

Ventilated seats

We Recommend

We recommend buying the SLT trim which starts at $32,165 for the Crew Cab due to its value for money aspects. It features superior technology like Satellite Radio Service, cruise control, as well as interior features like reading lights for not much over the base level ST trim level. The 3.7L base engine in the ST is also a bit underwhelming and not everyone needs the 5.7L engine found in trim levels Sport and upward. Hence the SLT is also in pretty high demand these days. One can then choose whether they want a long bed or short-bed version of the same as well as the option of rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive.

Engine and Performance
8.0/10


There are three engine options for the RAM 1500 – these are the 3.7 L six-cylinder and the 4.7L V8 and 5.7 L V8. The 3.7 L V6 is not available in Crew Cab form, and hence the range starts with the 4.7L V8 that produces 310 hp @ 5,650 rpm and 330 lb-ft of torque @ 3,950 rpm. The 5.7 L V8 produces 390 hp @ 5600 rpm and 407 lb-ft of torque @ 4000 rpm. These are then paired to 5-speed automatic transmissions and all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.

Model

RAM 1500

Ford F-150

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

MSRP

$29,585

$32,005

$30,895

Engine

4.7L V8

5.0L V8

5.3L V8

Drivetrain

Rear-wheel-drive

Rear-wheel-drive

Rear-wheel-drive

Transmission

5-speed Automatic

6-speed- Automatic 

5-speed-automatic

Power

310 hp @ 5650 rpm

360 hp @ 5500 rpm

302 hp @ 5600 rpm

Torque

330 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm

380 lb-ft @ 4250 rpm

305 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm

Towing capacity

10450 lbs

11300 lbs

11200 lbs

0-60 MPH (seconds)

7.6 seconds

6.9 seconds

7.4 seconds

Quarter mile (mph)

14.1 seconds

N/A

N/A

Top Speed (MPH)

N/A

N/A

N/A

Even though all trucks are almost head to head in the comparison, it is the Ford F-150 that has the best performance credentials of the lot. Its 5.0L V8 is superior compared to what its rivals offer. In terms of 0-60 mph times as well, it has a clear lead that is quite undisputed. The RAM 1500 performs decently in comparison, meeting all its needs with the 4.7L V8, and if need be, there is the option of the 5.7 L HEMI.

Fuel Economy
8.0/10


V8 engined trucks aren’t exactly the place where you find the best MPG figures generally, and this case is no exception either. We have the RAM 1500 returning a combined figure of 16 MPG, which translates to 14 MPG in the city and 20 MPG on the highway. But when you add the fact that it has a 26-gallon tank, it returns a decent fuel range between 364 miles to 520 miles on a full tank of gas.

Model

RAM 1500

Ford F-150

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

MPG (city)

14

14

14

MPG (Highway)

20

20

19

MPG (Combined)

16

16

16

Fuel Capacity

26 gallons

26 gallons

26 gallons

Range (City/hwy)

364/520 mi

364/520 mi

364/494 mi

In comparison, all three trucks are again pretty evenly matched. Their low fuel efficiencies get compensated only due to their massive fuel tank sizes. The Ford performs excellently in the tests as the engine is much more powerful compared to its rivals. The Silverado could be termed as the least fuel-efficient but the margin is too small, 1 mpg lesser on the highway.

Interior
7.0/10


The cabin of the RAM 1500 is rather barebones but well laid-out. Even though it does not feature the latest tech that the manufacturer has to offer, the premium trims have a lot of luxury inside their cabins like dual-zone climate control, ventilated steering wheels, and so on. The space offered is, without a doubt, plenty at 41.0/66.0/41.0 inches for front head/shoulder/leg room and seats 5 people with ease. The cargo capacity is minimal inside but there are a lot of small storage spaces.

Model

RAM 1500

Ford F-150

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Seating Capacity

5

5

6

Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

41.0/66.0/41.0

41.0/65.9/41.4

41.2/65.2/41.3

Second Row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)

39.9/65.7/40.3

40.3/65.5/43.5

40.5/65.1/38.7

Cargo capacity (cu.-ft)

50.3

59.9

53.2

In comparison, the Ford F-150 has the most spacious rear row seats at 40.3/65.5/43.5 for head/shoulder/leg room and is significantly larger and more spacious for passengers. In all other aspects, the RAM 1500 remains competitive. In terms of cargo space, the Ford is again the best of the lot at a whopping 59.9 cubic feet. The RAM 1500 is at the bottom of the table with a total capacity of 50.3 cubic feet. Some of its interior features include:

  • Cruise control
  • Power Steering
  • Bucket front seats
  • Trip computer
  • Ventilated steering wheel
  • Dual-zone climate control

Infotainment unit

If you are looking at the base level ST trim,, you get pretty barebones features that do not even include satellite radio or USB ports. Climb higher up the trim ladder, and you find features that are easier to live with on a daily basis like DVD Player, Aux input, 10 speakers, and so on. Few standout infotainment features available with the pickup are-

  • Mast Antenna
  • USB connection
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • 6-speaker sound system

Exterior
7.0/10


The 2011 RAM 1500 does not turn a lot of heads but it does look pleasing. It has enough to keep you visually occupied with its hunky looks and wide stance. This design has only been on for two years now after the 2009 redesign. It looks thoroughly functional and impressive in terms of road presence. The optional RamBox that is only available in the Crew Cab models also adds a lot of character to the truck. The RAM 1500 is 229.1 inches long, 79.4 inches wide, and 74.8 inches tall. It has a ground clearance of 8.6 inches and has a wheelbase that is 140.5 inches in the short-wheelbase model. It is also a pretty heavy truck at 5,305 lbs.

Model

RAM 1500

Ford F-150

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Curb Weight (lbs)

5,305

5,716

5,099

Length (in.)

229.1

243.9

230.2

Width (in.)

79.4

79.2

80

Height (in.)

74.8

75.6

73.8

Ground Clearance (in.)

8.6

8.1

9.0

Wheelbase (in.)

140.5

156.5

143.5

The RAM 1500 and Ford F-150 are heavier vehicles when compared to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The Ford F-150 is the longest and tallest car in the segment and measures 243.9 and 75.6 inches, respectively. The RAM is in no race but has a ground clearance of 8.6 inches, which seems adequate for almost all purposes. In terms of wheelbase, the Ford is considerably longer at 156.5 inches. Some standout exterior features include:

  • Dual chrome-tipped exhaust
  • Optional spray in Bedliner
  • Optional RamBox
  • Power Sunroof
  • Two-tone paint
  • 17-inch alloy wheels

Safety
6.0/10


RAM has showered all of its trim levels with adequate safety and that is very evident. The truck is not only well built, but it has also scored Good to Moderate ratings in IIHS crash tests and has scored an overall 3-star rating in the NHTSA Crash test. It features safety tech such as front and rear airbags, 4 wheel ABS, tire pressure monitoring, and so on. Some standout safety features include:

  • Child seat anchors
  • ABS and EBD
  • 4 wheel disc brakes
  • Tire pressure monitoring system
  • Front and side airbags

Final Verdict


Despite hot-headed competition in the light-duty pick-up truck segment, the RAM 1500 is one truck that holds its ground rather well. Even though it loses out to the Ford F-150 in several aspects, it appeals to the price-conscious buyer. All in all, if you don’t want a Ford F-150 at your garage, then Ram 1500 can be that other option.